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Your Trusted Toronto Family Law Partner
Goldstein Divorce & Family Law Group is a dedicated team of family law professionals with decades of combined experience serving clients in Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, and the Greater Toronto Area. Our practice focuses exclusively on family law matters, including divorce, separation, child custody, spousal support, property division, and child protection cases. We prioritize client-centered representation, combining legal expertise with compassionate guidance to navigate complex family law challenges.Our lawyers are recognized for their negotiation skills, courtroom advocacy, and commitment to achieving efficient, cost-effective resolutions while maintaining the highest standards of ethical practice.
Services
Divorce Representation
Child Custody
Child Support
Spousal Support
Property Division
Simple Divorce
Child Protection
Wills & Estates
Restraining Orders
Mediation Services
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of specialized family law experience
- Our team provides personalized legal strategies for complex cases
- We combine courtroom expertise with cost-effective negotiation skills
- Our lawyers maintain prompt communication and transparent advice
- We serve clients across the Greater Toronto Area
What people say
Compassionate and knowledgeable
Successful outcomes
Professional and thorough
Excellent support
Highly recommend
Services
Divorce Representation
Our experienced divorce lawyers guide clients through all aspects of marital dissolution, including contested divorces, uncontested divorces, and joint divorce proceedings. We provide strategic counsel on property division, spousal support, and post-divorce modifications while prioritizing client confidentiality and emotional well-being. Our team handles complex financial settlements and custody arrangements with professional discretion.
Child Custody
We advocate for clients in child custody and access matters, developing parenting plans that prioritize children's best interests. Our lawyers handle custody modifications, visitation disputes, and international child abduction cases under The Hague Convention. We prepare comprehensive court submissions to protect parental rights while addressing children's emotional and developmental needs.
Child Support
Our firm specializes in establishing and modifying child support arrangements under Ontario's Child Support Guidelines. We handle income verification, special expense calculations, and enforcement actions while maintaining focus on children's financial needs. Our team works with financial experts to ensure accurate assessments of self-employed parents' income.
Spousal Support
We provide strategic counsel on spousal support entitlement and quantum, considering factors like relationship duration and financial disparities. Our lawyers handle support modifications due to changed circumstances and represent clients in complex asset division cases involving business valuations and pension splitting.
Property Division
Our experienced team manages complex property division cases involving real estate, business interests, and investment portfolios. We calculate net family property, handle valuation disputes, and negotiate equitable settlements while protecting clients' financial futures during this critical transition period.
People
Allan M. Goldstein
Founder & Lead Family Lawyer
Allan Goldstein has practiced family law for over 25 years, specializing in divorce, custody, and child protection cases. He combines courtroom advocacy with negotiation skills to protect client interests while maintaining compassionate support throughout the legal process.
Colin Tobias
Family Law Attorney
Colin Tobias brings extensive experience in property division and spousal support cases. He focuses on achieving practical solutions while maintaining client confidentiality and providing clear legal guidance during complex family transitions.
Morrie Luft
Senior Family Lawyer
Morrie Luft specializes in child custody and access matters, developing tailored parenting plans that prioritize children's best interests while protecting parental rights through effective legal representation in court proceedings.
Sanjay Patel
Family Law Specialist
Sanjay Patel handles complex divorce cases involving international child custody and cross-border family law issues. He provides strategic counsel on The Hague Convention cases and interjurisdictional custody disputes.
Krista Bond
Law Clerk
Krista Bond provides essential legal support with over 15 years of experience assisting clients in family law matters. She ensures accurate documentation and client communication while maintaining professional confidentiality.
Questions
What should I consider before filing for divorce?
Consider the impact on children, financial implications, and property division. Consult an experienced family lawyer early to protect your rights during separation proceedings.
How are child custody decisions made?
Courts determine custody based on children's best interests, considering factors like parental stability, child preferences, and existing caregiving arrangements through comprehensive legal submissions.
What constitutes emergency family law matters?
Domestic violence situations, child abduction risks, or urgent custody disputes require immediate legal intervention through emergency court applications or police involvement.
How does property division work in Ontario?
Ontario uses net family property calculations to divide assets acquired during marriage, excluding pre-marital property and inheritances through detailed financial disclosure processes.
Can spousal support be modified?
Yes, spousal support orders can be modified with significant changes in financial circumstances or relationship status through formal legal applications.
